• Downstream Manufacturing Technician

    Astrix Technology (New Brunswick, NJ)


    Downstream Manufacturing Technician

     

    Manufacturing

     

    Middlesex County, NJ, US

    Pay Rate Low: 60,000 | Pay Rate High: 90,000

    + Added - 28/07/2025

     

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    Opportunity for an experienced Downstream Manufacturing Technician (multiple levels) to continue their career in downstream/upstream manufacturing. This role will be with our client who has a global footprint in both R&D and manufacturing within the biopharma industry.

     

    Direct Hire: 60,000-90,000 DOE

     

    Schedule: M-F 1st shift (needs to be flexible to 2nd & 3rd Shift)

    Essential Duties & Responsibilities

    + Perform downstream processing at various scales in a cGMP environment, including column packing, process troubleshooting, and data analysis.

    + Provide technical guidance in the execution and development of purification processes.

    + Utilize systems to collect and analyze operational data and make real-time adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment.

    + Ensure timely execution of engineering and clinical batches.

    + Develop equipment operating specifications and enhance manufacturing techniques.

    + Collaborate with other teams and external vendors to address technical challenges and maintain production equipment.

    + Follow GMP guidelines in the manufacturing area and lead efforts to uphold environmental health and safety policies.

    + Oversee investigations and corrective actions for issues identified during batch execution.

    + Perform additional tasks as assigned.

    + Comply with all company policies and operational standards.

    Requirements

    Education and Experience

    + Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemical, biological, or biochemical sciences with 1-3 years of relevant experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.

    + Experience working in GMP and aseptic manufacturing environments.

    + Proficiency in operating systems like AKTA Process skids (or similar) and familiarity with single-use manufacturing consumables, including bags, tube sets, columns, and process manifolds.

    + Knowledge and experience in executing engineering and clinical batches, as well as familiarity with GMP documentation.

    Special Skills

    + Ability to collaborate with team members and work independently; strong interpersonal skills.

    + Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

    + Basic computer proficiency, including knowledge of Word, Excel, and spreadsheets.

    + Expertise in GMP batch manufacturing and packaging documentation, including auditing and review processes.

    + Familiarity with cleaning verification and validation processes.

     

    _This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!_

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    We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.